Every other device in the house has a stable Wi‑Fi connection, but one iPad frequently buffers videos, takes a long time to load shows, and disconnects from Zoom meetings. The iPad connects normally to a phone's hotspot. I've already reset its network settings, reset the iPad, switched between the regular and 5 GHz Wi‑Fi networks, and manually set the DNS to 1.1.1.1, but the problem continues. The iPad is a 9th-generation model running iOS 26.6. What else should I check?
1 Answer
First confirm the exact iPad model and operating-system version, since different iPad generations can have different compatibility issues with newer routers and Wi‑Fi settings. Once those details are known, troubleshooting can focus on whether the problem is related to the iPad’s software, wireless band, or router compatibility.
It’s a 9th-generation iPad running iOS 26.6.